Dani Samuels (Australia): World champion discus thrower Samuels pulled out of the controversy-marred Games citing health and security concerns. (Reuters Photo)
David Rudisha (Kenya): Rudisha says he can't make it to the Games because of fatigue after he broke the 800m world record twice in August. (Reuters Photo)
Phillips Idowu (England): Triple jump winner at the CWG, Idowu will not participate in the event because of concerns about safety in India. (Reuters Photo)
Lisa Dobriskey (England): Commonwealth 1,500 metres champion withdrew saying she had run out of time after struggling with injury earlier in the season. (Reuters Photo)